Kenmore 216.3701 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Review this table to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any
service needed, other than maintenance described in this Owner's Manual, should be
performed by a Sears or other qualified service agent.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Cleaner won't run
, POSSlBLECAUSE :_
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet,
2. Btown fuse or tripped breaker°
3. Thermal Protector activated
4, Needs service,
1. Plug unit in firmly,
2. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker
3. Allow cleaner to cool- Pg, 5
4. Take to Sears Service Center
Cleaner won't pick
up or low suction
Dust escaping
from cleaner
1. Dirt container not installed
correctly,
2. Dirt container full
3, Brushroll worn,
4. Broken or worn belt,
5. One or both filters clogged
6o Carpet height setting is
incorrecL
1o Dirt container full
2. Dirt contalnernot Installed
correctly
3, Hose not installed correctly
4, One or both filters not Installed
completely
Hose clogged
Cleaner tools 1. 1.
won't pick-up
2_ Dirt container full 2,
3, One or both filters clogged, 3.
Headlight not t. Bulb burnt out, 1.
working 2, Loose electrical wires 2o
Cleaner is difficult 1. Carpet height setttngis 1,
to push incorrect,
2, Broken orworn belt, 2.
1, Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT-Pg, It, 12,
2. Empty dirt container- Pg_1t,
3, Replace brushrotl- Pg 13
4. Replace belt- Pg. 13
5o Remove filters and clean _Pg. 11, 12
6. Set carpet height adjust |ever to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg 9.
1. Empty dirt container- Pg 11,
2o Review DIRT CONTAINER REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT-Pg, 1t. 12
3. Review hose placement- Pg 6
4, Review filter removal and replacement-
Pgtf. 12
Check inlets, hose and dirt container for
obstructions; remove obstruction if clog
persists, ca11!-877-839-2046.,
Empty dirt container _ Pg 11
Clean filters - Pg 11, 12,
Replace bulb- Pg 14
Take to Sears Service Center
Set carpet height adjust lever to appropriate
setting for carpet being cleaned - Pg 9
Replace belt - Pg, 13
For any questions, please call 1-877-839-2046.
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